Alex Valdez is a Colorado State Representative for House District 5 in Denver. Born and raised in the Denver metro area, Valdez grew up in Aurora and founded EcoMark, one of Colorado's largest solar companies, before entering the legislature. He was elected in 2018 and became the first-ever first-year legislator appointed to a committee leadership role in the Colorado House. He identifies as an LGBTQ person of color.
Serving
About
Family & Heritage
From a proud Latino family. Father from an underserved community in rural Colorado. Mother is a political worker from Mexico.
Political Career
Before Politics
Founded EcoMark, one of Colorado's largest solar companies; Renewable energy entrepreneur
Education
Rangeview High School, Aurora (1999); Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; University of Colorado Boulder
Key Issues & Priorities
Clean energy and renewable energy policy
Climate change and environmental justice
LGBTQ rights
Economic equity for underserved communities